Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum valve having a screw element for coupling a first component of the vacuum valve to a second component. The screw element has a force transfer surface section between a threaded surface section having a first thread and an engagement surface section, arranged in a first gas region, for a tool. The first and second component are coupled by a thread engagement, carried out through a passage hole in the first component, between the first thread and a second thread assigned to the second component. The screw element has a sealing surface section between the threaded surface section and the engagement surface section. Between the sealing surface section and a sealing face of the first component, a sealing seal element is arranged so the first gas region is separated in a gas-tight or particle-tight manner from a third gas region.

Abstract: A pipe rack and a method for making a pipe rack where the pipe rack may include at least one foundation, two legs, and a horizontal support. The two legs are supported by the at least one foundation. Each of the two legs includes at least one aperture. The horizontal support has two ends. The first end is located in an aperture in a first leg of the two legs and a second end of the horizontal support is located in an aperture in a second leg of the two legs. A rod forms a joint between the foundation and one of the two legs. The rod is located in the aperture in the upper surface of the foundation and in an aperture in a lower surface in the one of the two legs.

Abstract: The extensible hose (1) comprises a first elastically extensible tubular element (2) and a second tubular element (3) extendable and coaxial to said first tubular element (2). The second extendable tubular element (3) is inserted into said first elastically extensible tubular element (2). Herein proposed is also an extensible hose unit (G) comprising the hose (1) and at least one fitting (11) associable to at least one end of the hose (1), for connecting to liquid dispensing means and/or a user device.

Abstract: Tapering couplers and coupling methods for connecting fluid flow components are provided. In one embodiment, the tapering coupler includes a housing with a first opening and a second opening in fluid communication through the housing. The first opening is sized for a first fluid flow component to couple to the housing, and the second opening for a second fluid flow component. The first and second fluid flow components include first and second fluid-carrying channels of different diameter, with the first fluid-carrying channel having a first channel diameter that is larger than the second channel diameter of the second fluid-carrying channel. A tapering element is associated with the housing and extends into the first fluid-carrying channel. The tapering element includes a tapering fluid-carrying channel which tapers in a direction back towards the housing, for instance, from about the first channel diameter to about the second channel diameter.

Abstract: A pipe clamp with a band and a worm drive mechanism that provides a fluid-tight seal at a joint involving one or more metal pipes. The worm drive mechanism includes a screw and a housing. The housing has an end wall located opposite a head of the screw. The end wall at least partially encloses a terminal end portion of the screw. Surface-to-surface abutment between the terminal end portion and the end wall during tightening precludes deformation of the housing that might otherwise be experienced.

Abstract: A flange alignment tool is used to align a flange to a pipe before welding. The flange alignment tool includes an inelastic ball which may be clipped over a hole of a flange to secure the flange alignment tool to the flange. The flange alignment tool includes a ring which is clips over the other end of a flange hole. A torsion spring is connected between the inelastic ball and the ring and applies the force necessary to secure the flange alignment tool to a flange. The inelastic ball is mounted to a first load leg of the torsion spring and the ring is mounted to a second load leg of the torsion spring. The torsion spring allows the flange alignment tool to flex about a rotation axis of the torsion spring. When the flange alignment tool is flexed, the inelastic ball and the ring follow a circular deflection path.

Abstract: A fluid line insertion guide for a refrigerator includes a collet adapted for engagement on a fluid line, the collet including a biased end and an insertion end, wherein the fluid line in inserted through a fluid line aperture defined within the biased end, and wherein the insertion end is configured to be inserted into a fluid valve a final insertion depth to place the fluid line and fluid valve in communication. A fluid line guide includes a retaining channel and a biasing surface, wherein the retaining channel engages a valve housing to define a guide position, When the fluid line guide is in the guide position, the biasing surface is disposed a predetermined distance from a valve aperture of the fluid valve and further defines a position of the biased end of the collet and the final insertion depth of the insertion end into the fluid valve.

Abstract: A quick connect system for joining two fluid lines has a receiver with a first end mounted to a first line, a center section to receive a tip of a second line, and a second end defining a cylindrical sleeve spaced from the second line. A snap retainer comprises a plurality of molded stave members and a tension band. Each stave member extends longitudinally from a collar section to a clip section. The stave members are arranged cylindrically to define a socket to receive the cylindrical sleeve. The tension band is secured over the collar sections to retain the stave members on the second line with the clip sections cantilevered over the tip. The clip sections each includes a hook that snaps over an external lug on the receiver so that a resilient seal is compressed between the cylindrical sleeve and the tip of the second fluid line.

Abstract: A pipe fitting includes an entry hub, an exit hub, and a cleanout hub. The cleanout hub is coaxially aligned with the exit hub and angularly offset from the entry hub. The pipe fitting also includes a main body that extends between the cleanout hub and the exit hub. The main body defines a main body length that is at least three times greater than the exit hub outer diameter.

Abstract: An in-line pig launching device includes a pair of guide rails on which a pig is stored before launching, a drive system for moving the pig along the guide rails and a drop tube at an end of the guide rails for accommodating the pig just before launching. The drop tube includes a guide rail extension that holds the pig in a proper orientation, against tipping, within the drop tube. The guide rail extension is linked to the drive system, such that only when the drive system moves to move a next pig will the guide rail extension release the pig from the drop tube.

Abstract: A crack arrestor apparatus and method for making same by applying layers of a composite material of non-metallic fibers and resin around a length of pipe; the fibers generally aligned with the pipe circumference. The applied layers have a thicker portion in the middle and a thinner portion on the ends. Part of the pipe covered by the thicker portion is then yielded by application of radial force past the elastic limit of the pipe, thereby creating circumferential tension on the composite. At least a portion of the composite remains in circumferential tension upon release of the radial force. The residual stresses in the yielded metal pipe assist to arrest crack propagation. Thereby, the process to arrest a crack in a metal pipe includes maintaining circumferential tension in a composite residing around the pipe while maintaining compressive circumferential residual stress on the metal pipe covered by the composite.

Abstract: A double-wall pipe includes a media-conveying inner tube, and a multilayer plastics outer tube with a gas permeation barrier layer. The plastics outer tube includes a significant proportion of polyethylene (PE). The gas permeation barrier layer consists of a compact extruded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) layer having a material thickness of from 0.8 mm to 2 mm or comprises a closed-cell foam made from PET having a material thickness of between 10 mm and 100 mm. A heat insulating layer is arranged in an annular gap between the inner tube and the plastics outer tube.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an expansion joint comprising a rolled two-step shaped stainless steel dynamic flange welded atop a cylindrical inner sleeve, such that the inner sleeve connects on one end to gas exhaust and that the expansion joint is capable of withstanding thermal shock due to the quick rise in temperature.

Abstract: This application discloses a stand assembly that includes a receiving element for physically receiving a module, and a base assembly for supporting the receiving element. The receiving element further includes a module holding structure, an extended portion, and a first fastener structure coupled to an end of the extended portion. The base assembly includes a base, and a second fastener structure coupled to the base at a joint and configured to mate with the first fastener structure. The first fastener structure and the joint are configured to respectively provide a first degree of freedom of motion and a second degree of freedom of motion of the receiving element with respect to the base. The movement of the receiving element at the first degree of freedom is unlimited in a first direction of travel associated with the first degree of freedom.

Abstract: This application is directed to packaging a camera product. A base is attached to a holding element that is configured to physically hold a camera and includes a holding element fastener structure. The holding element fastener structure is configured to mate with a base fastener structure associated with the base, providing both a first degree of freedom of motion and a second degree of freedom of motion for the holding element relative to the base. The holding element is rotated in a first direction via the first degree of freedom until the holding element reaches a first nominal position. The holding element is rotated in a second direction via the second degree of freedom until the holding element reaches a second nominal position. The holding element is configured to lie substantially in parallel with a planar surface of the base when it is rotated along the first and second directions.

Abstract: This application discloses a camera including a holding element and a base assembly. The holding element further includes a camera portion for holding a camera sensor, an extended portion that extends from the camera portion, and a fastener structure coupled to an end of the extended portion located opposite another end of the extended portion where the camera module is located. The base assembly further includes a base shaped to rest against a supporting surface, a joint structure configured to mate with the fastener structure, and a magnet configured to magnetically couple the camera to the supporting surface. In some implementations, the camera further includes a mounting structure that is configured to be attached and fixed onto the supporting surface. The camera is mounted onto the supporting surface when the base of the base assembly magnetically adheres onto the mounting structure.

Abstract: The stand may be manually assembled without requiring tools. Two-points of contact are made between a horizontal support bar and respective upper and lower vertical posts in order to help resist vibration of the stand and the fan. Side clips are used to hold the fan. The side clips are slideable along a longitudinal length of the upper vertical posts. The side clips selectively grip the upper vertical posts at positions along a longitudinal length of the posts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a support device that holds an item on a stage that is elevated on extended legs in an elongated curved form. To store or transport the support device, the legs are wound around a mandrel into a coil form that is very compact. The supporting leg has a subtending angle ranging from a slit tube with an open gap, to a slit tube where the two edges overlap. The most common form of the invention is a tripod.

Abstract: A support and/or mount apparatus for a mobile or portable electronic device is provided, and systems and methods thereof. The support and/or mount apparatus is configured to function as a support and/or a mount for the mobile or portable electronic device. The support and/or mount apparatus can support or otherwise have the mobile or portable electronic device mounted thereto at a first interconnection or interface and/or the support and/or mount apparatus itself can be mounted to another structure at a second interconnection or interface different from the first interconnection or interface.

Abstract: A fixing member is used for fixing a plate to a frame. The fixing member includes a body and a fixing plate extending from the body. The body can lock with the frame along a first direction substantially parallel to the body. The fixing plate is configured to deform along a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction and lock with an aligning portion of the plate. An electronic device is also provided.

Abstract: A rotary auger tie down mounting stand for removably holding a tie down upright on the ground. The stand includes an elongated rod with a helical coil or flights forming an auger base having a point at the lower distal end to be fixedly and removably screwed into the ground to support the stand in an upright position. The top distal end of the rod forming the stand body defines a holding means such as a loop, ring, or hook extending above an main body handle portion comprising a S-shaped loop forming a handle and having a holding means such as a loop or hook extending from a top distal end of the elongated rod which provides an anchor for a rope, chain, strap or other tether to support a structure attached thereto. The integral loop handle provides a means for rotating the auger into the ground.

Abstract: A rotary auger support for mounting and removably holding a articles or devices upright on the ground. The includes an upright rod with a helical coil comprising a rectangular or square cross section defining flights forming an auger base having a point at the lower distal end to be fixedly and removably screwed into the ground to support the in an upright position.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mounting device including a mounting pad having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface includes a pair of extrusions. The device also includes a base plate including a pair of cutouts, wherein a bottom surface of the base plate contacts the top surface of the mounting pad such that the pair of cutouts are positioned around the pair of extrusions. Further, the device includes a snap lock moveable between a first position and a second position within a channel in the base plate, wherein the snap lock couples the base plate to the mounting pad in the first position, and wherein the snap lock decouples the base plate from the mounting pad in the second position. Finally, the device includes a biasing element positioned within the channel in the base plate that biases the snap lock to the first position.

Abstract: A system for movably supporting one or more electronic displays, such as in an arena, includes a support structure which movably supports the electronic displays and driving elements configured to change the position of the displays. The position of the displays may be changed by changing the location and/or orientation of the displays. In one embodiment, the displays are suspended and may be moved along one or more tracks or rails or via one or more cables.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for supporting an arm of a user while using a tool that include a harness configured to be worn on a body of a user; an arm support pivotally coupled to the harness for supporting a user's arm; and a tool mount on a free end of the arm support for receiving a tool such that the tool is manipulatable by a hand of user's arm supported by the arm support. One or more compensation elements may be coupled to the arm support and/or the tool mount for at least partially offsetting a gravitational force acting on the user's arm and/or the tool received on the tool mount.

Abstract: A vessel for storing fluid, the vessel including a liner having a liner body that defines: a liner cavity; a plurality of flexible connector portions that include a corrugated length that provides for flexibility of the respective connector portions, the connector portions having a first maximum diameter; a plurality of elongated tubing portions between the respective flexible connector portions, the elongated tubing portions having a second minimum diameter that is larger than the first maximum diameter of the flexible connector portions; and a plurality of taper portions coupling adjoining flexible connector portions and tubing portions configured to provide a transition between a smaller diameter of the connector portion and a larger diameter of the tubing portion.

Abstract: Methods and systems for modular fuel storage and transportation are provided. In an embodiment, a fuel storage system includes one or more fuel containers each supported by a fuel container support assembly. The fuel storage system may be mounted to a transportation device such as a vehicle or used in a stand-alone fashion. Each support assembly may include a plurality of detachable end support members such as end support members configured to support the end portions of the fuel container and side support members configured to support the body portion of the fuel container. Some of the end support members may include neck grooves such that when the end support members are coupled, the neck grooves form an enclosure around the neck portion of the fuel container. In an embodiment, the support assembly is configured to facilitate release of excess pressure in the fuel container.

Abstract: A LED filament incudes a frame; two metal electrodes, respectively disposed on two sides of the frame; a LED chip assembly, comprising a plurality of LED chips disposed inside the frame and electrically connecting to the two metal electrodes respectively; and a gel comprising phosphor, wrapping the LED chip assembly and parts of the metal electrodes inside the frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is an LED lighting apparatus, and more particularly, to an LED lighting apparatus using an LED device. The LED lighting apparatus includes: one or more metallic plates; and one or more LED devices installed on a surface of the metallic plates, wherein only one electrode of a first electrode and a second electrode of the LED device is coupled to the metallic plates.

Abstract: A lamp has an optically transmissive enclosure and a base. A tower extends from the base into the enclosure and supports an LED assembly in the enclosure. The LED assembly comprises a plurality of LEDs operable to emit light when energized through an electrical path from the base. The tower and the LED assembly are arranged such that the plurality of LEDs are disposed about the periphery of the tower in a band and face outwardly toward the enclosure to create a source of the light that appears as a glowing filament. The tower forms part of a heat sink that transmits heat from the LED assembly to the ambient environment. The LED assembly has a three-dimensional shape. An electrical interconnect connects a conductor to the heat sink where the conductor is in the electrical path between the LED assembly and the base.

Abstract: A lamp that has a housing with a base containing a main lighting device lamp with an internal circumferential wall arrange with a visible ring of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with Surface Mounted Device (SMD) Light Emitting Diode (LED or LED's) characteristic of a halo of more than one visible Single color or Multiple color LED's arranged symmetrically with light illumination facing forward and outward from the headlight and controlled by a user with a wireless signal transmitting device sending signals to a wireless receiving device to control the headlights LED color shade, intensity and pattern.

Abstract: A solid-filled encapsulated LED bulb with a base, at least one LED light source and at least one power supply element includes a transparent solid-filled heat-dissipating light guide member attached and covered onto the LED light source and the power supply element. A side of the heat-dissipating light guide member is packaged with the base to form the LED bulb. The heat of the LED light source is conducted and dissipated to the outside through the heat-dissipating light guide member. A light of the LED light source is outputted with an intensity IA through the heat-dissipating light guide member. The intensity IA of the light and the intensity IB of the LED light source satisfy the condition of (IA/IB)>70%. The use of a conventional dissipating structure is skipped to reduce the production cost and expedite the assembling and packaging processes while maintaining excellent heat dissipation and light output effects.

Abstract: A backlight module includes a light source and an optical film group. The light source is suitable for emitting a first light. The optical film group includes an optical wavelength conversion film, which is adapted to receive the first light and to convert the first light into a second light with different wavelength. The optical wavelength conversion film includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein a quantity of the first light received per unit area of the first portion of the optical wavelength conversion film is greater than a quantity of the first light received per unit area of the second portion of the optical wavelength conversion film. Furthermore, an optical wavelength conversion efficiency of the first portion of the optical wavelength conversion film with respect to the first light is smaller than an optical wavelength conversion efficiency of the second portion of the optical wavelength conversion film with respect to the first light.

Abstract: A laser source is described. The laser source is configured for providing collimated laser beams arranged in a ring-shape for exiting a phosphor. The laser source has laser diodes arranged in a ring-shaped manner around a symmetry axis. Parallel parts of the laser beams form a hollow tube. Further, a light source is described. The light source has a phosphor, an optical element and a light source configured for providing collimated laser beams arranged in a ring-shape for exiting the phosphor. The light source is arranged such that the collimated laser beams are directed opposite to the collimated luminance.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a semiconductor light emitting device for emitting a first light at a first wavelength and a wavelength conversion medium arranged to convert at least part of the first light into a second light at a second wavelength. The wavelength conversion medium is disposed between a periodic antenna array and the semiconductor light emitting device. The periodic antenna array includes a plurality of antennas. The periodic antenna array supports surface lattice resonances arising from diffractive coupling of localized surface plasmon resonances in at least one of the antennas.

Abstract: A rechargeable power container containing a light source, power networking and connectors for powering and recharging portable devices is disclosed.

Abstract: In accordance with certain embodiments, lighting systems feature lightsheets including multiple illumination units or modules electrically interconnected such that unremoved illumination units or modules remain energized upon removal of at least a portion of one or more illumination units or modules.

Abstract: Wall grazer light fixtures that are configured to illuminate portions of walls are provided. In one embodiment, a wall grazer light fixture can include one or more first light sources for providing wide angle illumination along a wall. In addition, the wall grazer light fixture can include one or more second light sources arranged in the wall grazer light fixture to provide vertical illumination along the wall. In some embodiments, the wall grazer light fixture can include a circuit configured to adjust a color temperature of the first light source(s) and/or the second light source(s) such that the color temperature of the first light source(s) matches the color temperature of the second light source(s).

Abstract: A method of installing a light fixture base to a surface is disclosed that employs an elongated tool that engages a mounting screw in rough alignment with an axis of the elongated member. The mounting screw and elongated tool are inserted through a mounting hole in the base and moved upward through thermal insulation in the base. The elongated tool is then manipulated while viewing both a tip end of the mounting screw and a threaded hole in a mounting bracket attached to a junction box so as to attach the mounting screw to the mounting bracket. The elongated tool then serves as a guide while sliding the base upward along the elongated tool so as to rapidly attach the base to a mounting screw in the mounting bracket.

Abstract: An improved structure of a lighting display device includes a base and a supporting bracket mounted on the base. The supporting bracket has an engaging element at the top to combine with a positioning element; the positioning element has a linking tool arranged aside to link to the engaging element, making the positioning element having the same axis as a mounting seat mounted on the base which is perpendicular to the base. The positioning element is detachable from the supporting bracket for replacing and fixing the position of the lighting object of the present invention.

Abstract: An apparatus having a transducer configured to be modulated and transduce a liquid and form a simulated flame. The transducer may be piezoelectric transducer driven by a modulated drive signal that has varying power levels such that a liquid transduces to a mist, and also such that the transducer controls and shapes the mist to create a vapor plume. The plume is illuminated by a colored light source generating the simulated flame. A wick or a nozzle may present the liquid to the transducer. The wick may have different shapes i.e. helical, tiered, and include intertwined or braided fiber optic cables of varying colors, or LED lights/tubes. The transducer may have multiple openings, perforations, notches, and/or impressions to shape the plume and creating the effect of a dancing flame.

Abstract: A daytime runner lamp of a vehicle consisted of a lamp base having chamber and securing grooves and fins on its outer walls, a circuit board defined inside of the chamber, a lens placed in front of the circle board inside of the chamber having a plan surface at rear and various wavy refracting faces corresponding to LED lights on circle board in front surface, a lampshade placed in front of the lamp base and a fixing member placed behind the lamp base having securing members corresponding the securing grooves of the lamp base. The daytime runner lamp could be installed either in front or at tail of a vehicle so that the light would be on while driving at daytime.

Abstract: Provided is an illumination device mounted in a vehicle. The illumination device includes: a light source; a projection lens unit having a projection lens; a support member that supports the projection lens; a shaft portion including a pivot axis that extends in a direction intersecting with an optical axis; a shaft holding portion that holds the shaft portion to be pivotable around the pivot axis; a screw member provided to be rotatable around a rotation axis that extends in a direction different from the optical axis; and a conversion mechanism that converts a rotating motion of the screw member around the rotation axis into a pivoting motion of the shaft portion around the pivot axis. The screw member and the conversion mechanism are positioned farther away from the optical axis than the shaft portion and the shaft holding portion in the direction intersecting with the optical axis.

Abstract: An illumination device to be mounted on a vehicle includes a light source, an optical member, a holder, a first reflector, a first shade, a driving source, a power feeding member, a second reflector, a second shade, and a third shade. The second reflector is disposed between the optical member and the first shade and configured to reflect a part of the light reflected by the first reflector toward the optical member. The second shade is disposed between the optical member and the first shade so as to block a part of the light which is not blocked by the first shade. The third shade disposed to block sunlight which passes through the optical member and reaches at least one of the holder and the power feeding member. The second reflector, the second shade and the third shade are parts of one-piece component formed of the same material.

Abstract: An outer lens intended to seal an opening of a housing of the lighting and/or signaling device of a motor vehicle. The outer lens comprises a first layer and a mounting prong from the first layer, the mounting prong being intended to cooperate with a peripheral rib delimiting the opening, and it comprises a second layer covering the first layer at least level with the mounting prong. A first thickness E1 of the first layer is measured level with the mounting prong and a second thickness E2 of the first layer is measured next to the mounting prong. The first thickness E1 is greater than or equal to the second thickness E2.

Abstract: A device for relative positioning of two parts formed by a light support for an electroluminescent diode and a support element of this light support, comprising two pairs of interlocking reliefs, each pair comprising at least one recess on one part and at least one locating projection with a rounded form, mounted on the other part, each locating projection being intended to rest, in the assembled position, each one on the bottom of the corresponding recess in a corresponding direction of insertion. According to the invention, the positioning device is isostatic.

Abstract: Systems and methods for lighting system lens heating are described. The systems and methods include a substantially clear thermoplastic substrate; and a conductive ink or film circuit on the thermoplastic substrate.

Abstract: A nonlinear optical assembly of alert light has two nonlinear optical halves obtained by symmetrically dividing the nonlinear optical assembly along an optical reference plane. Each optical half has a base, which takes a nonlinear and curved form with one side thereof corresponding to the optical reference plane and having a junction surface. A light entrance portion and a light exit portion are on two opposite sides of the optical reference plane. The two optical halves are assembled to form the nonlinear optical assembly with the junction surfaces therebetween. The nonlinear optical assembly reduces molding and manufacturing requirements. Given the light exit portions of the optical halves, each light entrance portion corresponds to multiple bulged portions for the nonlinear optical assembly to provide uniform lighting effect.

Abstract: An optical warning system comprises a light head that includes a light source emitting light rays from a light-emitting area. The light rays propagate through an optical diffuser to provide a visual warning signal to an observer remotely located from the optical warning system. A Fresnel optic array positioned between the optical diffuser and the light-emitting area is spaced apart from and spatially aligned with the light-emitting area to receive the light rays emitted from the light-emitting area and form a collimated light beam. The Fresnel optic array is fabricated so that it exhibits increased optical transmission efficiency by reducing light lost to scattering in forming the collimated light beam.

Abstract: An iris diaphragm comprises a stationary ring, a rotatable adjusting ring, and a plurality of shutter blades. The plurality of shutter blades forms a diaphragm aperture inside the stationary ring and rotation of the adjusting ring moves the shutter blades inside the stationary ring whereby the size of the diaphragm aperture can be changed. The shutter blades are formed as a flat opaque surface and at least one of the shutter blades comprises at least one transparent region formed in said opaque surface. A light fixture comprises such iris diaphragm arranged between a light source generating a light beam and an optical assembly configured to project the light beam along an optical axis.